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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darryl Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Ryan is predictable there
and Higgins counters by moving into the clinch.
Higgins being controlled against the cage.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgins is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryan is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Higgins manages to get to full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position.
Higgins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Higgins is adopting a defensive guard.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Ryan drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Ryan throws a strike but Higgins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Higgins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan has wrist control.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan working a defensive guard but Higgins passes into half guard.
Higgins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan pushes Higgins off looking to stand but Higgins dives back in and keeps control.
Higgins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Higgins keeps him under control.
Higgins trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Higgins working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Higgins manages to pass to side control.
Ryan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Higgins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Higgins misses with the ground and pound.
Higgins trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Higgins is working Ryan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darryl Higgins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Higgins's head.
Ryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Ryan has Higgins pressed against the cage, preventing Higgins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins postures up.
Higgins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully.
Ryan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Higgins has picked Ryan up and slammed him! Ryan can't keep hold of the triangle and Higgins manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to control Higgins's posture but Higgins avoids it.
Higgins takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Higgins.
Higgins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Higgins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan is looking to get back to his feet here but Higgins is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ryan's back.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higgins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Higgins biding his time, controlling Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Higgins has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ryan.
Ryan is really stuck here.
Higgins has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ryan.
Higgins controlling well, preventing Ryan from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryan is defending well though. Higgins let's go of the attempt for now.
Higgins lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ryan's head.
Higgins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ryan.
Will Higgins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Higgins.
Higgins punishes Ryan with strikes from the back mount.
Higgins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ryan to escape the position.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Higgins off. It looks like it's working - Higgins slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Ryan displaying calm under pressure there.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Cody Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Higgins is having none of it.
Ryan stalling away here and it's allowed Higgins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Higgins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Higgins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryan looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darryl Higgins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
Higgins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Higgins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Higgins wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan gets full guard.
Higgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Higgins postures up.
Ryan working a defensive guard but Higgins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Higgins trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Higgins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan pushes Higgins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Higgins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan is trying to control Higgins's posture but Higgins avoids it.
Higgins trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is trying to control Higgins's posture but Higgins avoids it.
Ryan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Higgins moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Higgins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan gets control of Higgins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Higgins stops Ryan from standing up.
Ryan is trying to keep Higgins in close.
Higgins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Higgins stacks Ryan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Higgins!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Higgins grinds an elbow into Ryan's temple.
Higgins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is not content to let Higgins control the position.
Cody Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darryl Higgins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Higgins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Higgins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Higgins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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